Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 25% on it. His gain % is

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 15% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 6 is added to both of them, the ratio becomes 2:3. The numbers are

A) 21 and 35 B) 30 and 50
C) 24 and 40 D) 18 and 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18 and 30

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If tan A = 1/2 and tan B = 1/3, then what is the value of tan (2A + B)?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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At what point does the line 4x - 3y = -6 intercept the y-axis?

A) (0,2) B) (0,3/2)
C) (2,0) D) (3/2,0)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (0,2)

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What is the difference (in Rs) in Compound interest earned in 1 year on a sum of Rs 25,000 at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually and annually?

A) 125 B) 250
C) 500 D) 375
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250

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The total cost of a microwave oven with mixer was Rs 36750. The mixer was sold at a profit of 32% and the microwave oven at a loss of 22%. If the sale price was the same in both the items, then the cost price of the cheaper item was _____.

A) Rs 13100 B) Rs 18375
C) Rs 13650 D) Rs 16850
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 13650

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Junko sold an item for Rs. 220 at a loss of 12%. By how much should she have raised the price to make a profit of 10% ?

A) Rs. 25 B) Rs. 48.40
C) Rs. 44 D) Rs. 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 55

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Two trains start from a certain place on two parallel tracks in the same direction. The speed of the trains are 45 Km/hr and 40 Km/hr respectively. The distance between the two trains after 45 minutes will be

A) 2.5 km B) 2.75 km
C) 3.7 km D) 3.75 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3.75 km

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